Judge Arteaga has served as the presiding judge of the 57th District Court since January 2009, and is the first woman elected to this historic court which was created in 1899. She is a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin and St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Twice appointed by Mayor Phil Hardberger as a Magistrate and Associate Judge for the City of San Antonio, she has received several awards honoring her extensive trial experience, leadership, mentorship and charitable work in the community.
Judge Arteaga also serves as President of the Texas Association of District Court Judges which represents District Court Judges all over the state. Additionally, the judge serves on the State Bar of Texas’ Legislative Committee and Hispanic Issue Section, as well as the National Association of Women Judges.